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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,657.53, 12,987.54 and 2,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,657.53, 12,987.54 and 2,732.40 is: 4,098.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,657.53 : 12,987.54 = 2,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,657.53/12,987.54 = 2,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,657.53x = 12,987.54 × 2,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,657.53x = 35,487,154.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,487,154.30/8,657.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.99

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